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Summit students took in the amazing sights and scenery of Phipps Conservatory, photographing their favorite images. The colors, displays and interactive opportunities of this amazing facility always inspire visitors, including our inquisitive students.

WHERE ARE THEY NOW – KORTNEY’S OFF LIKE A ROCKET

From graduating with her GED

at New Outlook Academy to moving into her freshman dorm

at Herkimer College, look at Kortney go!

While Kortney was with us, she participated in Garden Club, gifted fresh produce to the local community

, and enjoyed monthly Beverly’s PGH birthday parties

. Catch the picture

of her running full speed in a relay race at one of the parties!

Now, Kortney’s plan is to major in Criminal Justice

with a concentration in Forensic Investigations

. Her aspiration is to become a lawyer

We’re proud to see Kortney doing well and shooting for her dreams.

Keep us posted on your progress! We’re cheering you on!

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE TYPE OF PIE???

Here at New Outlook, our favorite type is the kind that is earned with 75 merits.

Last week two students earned enough points to pie Program Director, Nate, in the face. Nate is thinking the number of merits to earn a pie-ing should be raised. Let’s let the comment section decide.

SUMMIT KNIGHTS TEE UP FOR A BUSY WEEK ON THE LINKS!!

THROUGH THEIR LENS: CAPTURING HEINZ MEMORIAL CHAPEL

Following their trip to Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum Trust, Inc., our photography students took a walk to explore Heinz Memorial Chapel

, one of Pittsburgh’s most stunning landmarks. With its soaring gothic arches and breathtaking stained-glass windows, the chapel offered the perfect setting to practice their skills in lighting, perspective, and composition.

Students took their time framing shots, experimenting with angles, and learning how architecture and light can tell a story just as powerfully as portraits or landscapes.

Hands-on experiences like this bring classroom lessons to life, giving students the chance to see the world differently, through the lens of creativity and curiosity.

HISTORY COMES TO LIFE AT SOLDIERS & SAILORS

Armed with a clipboard

and curiosity

, Lilly explored exhibits on the Civil War and the U.S. Air Force, ending the day with a powerful memory: standing before a flag flown at Gettysburg, its bullet holes wearing the story of sacrifice and survival.

But the highlight? Director of Museum & Education, Tim Neff, surprising her and the entire group with personalized dog tags. Lilly now wears them proudly beside her brother’s Army tag, a symbol of her deepened connection to history and family.

Thank you to Tim Neff and the entire Soldiers & Sailors team for donating your time & this fieldtrip to bring history to life for our students!

HAPPY LABOR DAY

Good Luck Tonight, Knights!!!

PICTURE-PERFECT PIRATES MEMORY FOR HAYDEN

When Pirate Joe asked who wanted to play Pictionary, Hayden raised her hand and guessed the lucky number. Moments later, she was on the big screen

at her very first Pirates game,

thanks to our amazing friends at Tickets for Kids Charities.

With the stadium watching, Hayden guessed the word “ketchup”

in just six seconds, a brand-new record for Pirates’ Pictionary!

“I didn’t find out that I broke the record until after we won the game,” said Hayden. “I was happy the entire day. I have the picture and the autograph and everything.”